Boost their independence with the best toddler learning towers loved by parents

Much-loved by parents because of its design, the step stools safely bring your child to counter height and allow them to explore their surrounding and get involved. It's light enough to move, but heavy enough to be secure.

Our tester Katie Banks was impressed with the versatility of the product, saying, "when the tower folds down into a table, you can use it to feed two children or set them up to do more activities seated." Building it was easy but it did require two people to hold some parts in place while the other person secured it with screws. She found it safe, sturdy and easy to clean and was happy with the neutral, on-trend wood look. When you're done using it and the kids don't need it, you can use it as an adult stool, so you can get years of use out of it.

This versatile 4-in-1 stool transforms into a children's table and chairs, a drawing board with a chalkboard, and a step stool, offering endless possibilities for learning and play without any tools. Designed for both fun and functionality, it features a spacious standing area with a safety handrail, making it easy for your child to reach the counter or sink while helping with chores. Perfect for encouraging independence and boosting self-confidence, this sturdy tower is made with solid wood and MDF, all certified to meet strict safety standards. As your child grows, simply remove the handrail to turn it into an adult ladder or a stylish shelf for plants or decor.

One mum reviewer was really pleased with it saying she "loved this product! Easy to assemble and very sturdy! Worth every penny! She also then went on to comment on the price saying "I don’t understand why more simple learning towers have the double price!"

With an adjustable step and three height options, the Stepup Baby tower is absolutely worth the investment. "It feels sturdy and secure and without any loose movements," Mother&Baby Editor Maria said. Safety is paramount with this design, thanks to the handy back bar and wide standing area for little feet. We love that it's easy to manoeuvre and it takes just ten minutes to assemble (allen key provided).

Although it's designed to nestle neatly under kitchen counters, our tester found that it doesn't fold and wasn't as snug fit as they'd like, commenting, "It nestles up against my kitchen counter, yet due to the handles on my kitchen cupboards, it doesn’t quite get under the kitchen counter." However, Maria loved how easy it was to wipe clean and how it encouraged her tot to take an interest in cooking and bond at dinner time. "He tends to now just push the tower in place and ask to join in with cooking, prompting this inclusive nature."

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Cosyland's tower can be adapted as your little one grows; you can remove the four-sided safety rails once they have mastered their balance. It arrives flat-packed with easy instruction to follow and took our tester, Chris 30 minutes to build.

The item can easily be moved around and has rubber feet to protect wooden floors. Chris says "it was an instant hit with his two-year-old who was able to climb up immediately for fun with cooking/baking and washing up." His toddler found it safe to climb in and out of and felt very confident using it very quickly. Although at times his over-enthusiastic toddler has caused a few
wobbles and near-misses.

The tower is quite big and bulky and would probably suit a larger kitchen as Chris found saying "Our galley-style kitchen means that the tower tends to block the thoroughfare." but after a few weeks and his two year old still loves it even asking if he can eat his dinner standing up at the counter.
"That said, I’d say the longevity of the product is medium-term – it’s the perfect size for our two-year-old but I’d imagine after a year he will be too big."

This sturdy learning tower comes with an anti-slip base so no worries for your or your little one about wobbles. Plus, it folds up super flat, which is handy if you're tight on space. As you'd expect, it's great for getting kids up to the counter or sink, so they can help out and feel like a big kid. this one also comes with adjustable heights - always handy. There's a rail at the front and back so your little one can't lean too far back or forward. Some users did say the instructions were unclear so it took a little longer to set up.

One mum reviewer explained how using this tower gave her confidence when her son climbs it: "Its slip-resistant base works well on our hardwood floors. It strikes a good balance between being stable enough for him and light enough for me to move around with ease. My son has been enjoying a little more independence with it lately, though he still requires supervision when using it."

With three removable safety bars, no sharp edges and a versatile design, it's no surprise our parent testers loved the Cara Mia Chef toddler tower. Ideal for use against countertops and our tester dad, Tom found it secure saying, "When the tower is up against the kitchen counter, it feels rock solid, and I don’t worry about my daughter’s safety."

The main thing our tester liked about this design was its adjustability. With three different height levels, it's made to grow with your child. "The bars can be removed for older kids who don’t need as much “fencing in,” which is great for transitioning from a toddler to a more independent child," Tom said. "We use it for our 3-year-old and our 18-month-old, and they both use it on the same height setting, which is great and makes it really versatile without having to adjust it. But having the potential to adjust the height means it will grow with them and offer greater longevity," he continued.

Although the website says it takes just 10 minutes to build the tower, our dad, tester Tom, found it took him a little longer. "If you’ve assembled flat-pack furniture before, putting this tower together won’t be much of a challenge. It took me about 30 minutes to assemble on my own, and the instructions were fairly straightforward. Just be ready to use some patience, as with most flat-pack items," Tom commented.

Easy to wipe clean, the durable materials were impressive, and even after a few months of use, there were no signs of wear and tear. Available in two stylish colours, it also fits into any decor easily.

Read our full Cara Mia Chef toddler tower review here

Available in multiple colours, you can find a MEOWBABY learning tower to suit your personal sense of style and home décor. The steps are low to the ground, making it perfect for little feet, but you can adjust them as and when needed at three different heights! Mums found this a game changer in the kitchen, with one mum saying, "The adjustable height is brilliant too, and he creates his own games on it when I'm busy (he sits down on the bottom step and uses the top step like a picnic table)."

If your little one loves to draw, you can choose the chalkboard option which we personally love. The main downside is that it's on the larger side compared with some other models, so many not be suitable for smaller kitchen spaces. "You do need a fair amount of space in your kitchen but it's so worth it if you spend a lot of time in there," said one mum. It also comes in 6 different colours.

If you're after a plastic learning tower, this HOMCOM option is the one to go for. Available in three different colours, it has a non-slip surface, allowing it to be used all over the house with ease. There are three heights, which can be changed by removing the platforms.

It's quick and easy to assemble and took our tester Annabelle 15 minutes to build. She used it with her two year old, but her five year old also used it as a stool. It's great to use around the kitchen for baking, daily handwashing and it's lightweight, so you can move it whenever you need to - just be careful though as your kids can too!

Aesthetically, Annabelle wasn't overly impressed saying "does look a bit cheap once put together – especially compared to some of the stylish options now available on the market." She also commented that it was quite large and not collapsible so not great if you have a small kitchen.

"Once we started using it, I was pleasantly surprised by how much my daughter enjoyed being able to ‘help’ me with cooking." Worth noting that there are two holes on each side of the step and a little child may try and escape out. "The safety bar is a slight niggle as you need to take the whole thing off to let your child in and then refit in. A bar on a hinge would be more practical and is a feature on the more expensive models. However, our tester liked that it was super easy to clean but oberall loed how much independence it gave her young children.

Made from wood, the KiddyMoon Kitchen Helper ranks high on durability. It's got long fins on the base that firmly hold the tower in place so that your little one can climb up and down safely. Plus, the lacquered surface is lovely and smooth, meaning there are no splinters!

Our tester Heather found it a bit bulky but "with the bulkiness, came a reassurance that it was very sturdy." She found it easy to assemble and the instructions easy to follow. Although the product comes with a removable wooden our tester found that her little one "found it was more fun to play with it, which meant loud bangs on the kitchen floor."

Because of the size and bulkiness of the product, it may suit a larger kitchen, but it is easy to clean apart from when "food and gets stuck in the crevices." Despite this, our tester enjoyed having her little one closer to her and more involved while she was in the kitchen cooking.